Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed

Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

  1. 7 hr ago

    Lindsay Clancy Mistrial? A Judge Breaks Down What Happens If There is a Hung Jury

    As the Lindsay Clancy jury continues deliberating without a verdict in the trial, one question looms over the courthouse: what happens if they simply can't agree? On day five of deliberations, Judge William F. Sullivan addressed a jury intimidation incident from Tuesday after court adjourned that led to the arrest of 56-year-old Dawn Light. He questioned all 12 jurors and 6 alternates one-by-one to determine if a mistrial was required and reminded the courtroom of courthouse rules. Later, the jury told the judge for a second time they could not reach a unanimous decision, prompting Sullivan to issue the Tuey-Rodriguez charge. If the jury still cannot agree and a deadlock continues, a mistrial will be declared. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by former judge Ashley Willcott, who walks through what a deadlocked jury actually means — and what comes next if the judge is forced to declare a mistrial. Willcott explains the legal mechanism some states call the "Tuey-Rodriguez charge," how a judge can instruct a stuck jury to continue deliberating, and why, in Massachusetts, that instruction can only be given twice before a mistrial becomes the only option. Willcott also breaks down the five possible verdicts jurors are weighing, why she believes the case is likely splitting the jury in a deeply polarized way, and what a hung jury could mean for whether prosecutors decide to retry the case — or consider a plea deal instead. She and Anne discuss the emotional toll of a case involving the murder of three children, the choice not to sequester this jury, and the growing presence of supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse — possibly including some of the jurors. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  2. 1 day ago

    Inside Lindsay Clancy's Trial: The Jury Can't Miss the Women in Pink Outside

    As deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the crowd of supporters dressed in pink outside the Plymouth courthouse keeps growing — can the jury really stay untouched by it all? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, investigative reporter Anne Emerson sits down with NBC10 reporter Nicole Moeder, who has covered the Lindsay Clancy case from day one through jury selection and nearly every day of testimony as it evolved from local coverage to a national story. Moeder details the shift over six weeks outside the courthouse, from overflowing parking lots to supporters traveling from as far as Chicago and the UK, and why so many say they feel a personal connection to Lindsay Clancy's story, plus why she says online conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy don't match what she's actually observed in and around the courtroom. She also shares her read on how the jury — nine women and three men — has held up under the weight of the testimony as the Lindsay Clancy verdict watch continues. As the jury entered its fourth day of deliberations, they told Judge Sullivan they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible under the law, and the judge encouraged them to continue deliberating and to keep their instructions in mind. The jury ended the day without reaching a verdict. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  3. 2 days ago

    The Fate of Lindsay Clancy Is in Their Hands: What Happens If They Don't Agree?

    The Lindsay Clancy jury has entered another day of deliberations, and 12 jurors must now reach a unanimous decision on three separate counts in the Lindsay Clancy trial — with five possible verdicts for each.  What are their actual options, and what happens if they can't agree?  Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson is back from vacation and speaks with Family and Criminal Defense Attorney Ally Crouthamel about what is happening behind the scenes as the jury weighs the extensive record, works through notes and testimony, and asks to re-examine physical evidence from that night. Ally breaks down the five verdicts jurors are weighing for each count — first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, not guilty, and not guilty by reason of insanity or lack of criminal responsibility under Massachusetts law — explains why the jury could theoretically reach different verdicts for each child but why she believes that would be unlikely, why conflicting mental health testimony could be decisive for reasonable doubt, and what a deadlocked jury could mean, including the prospect of a retrial. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Lindsay Clancy trial, the Lindsay Clancy verdict watch, courtroom analysis and expert interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  4. 6 days ago

    Can You Escape Charles Manson's Shadow? His Granddaughter Says She's Trying

    At 22, Sophia Maddox discovered the grandfather she'd never known was Charles Manson — one of history's most notorious criminals. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Kristin Thorne — filling in for Anne Emerson this week — sits down with Sophia Maddox, co-director of the new documentary My Grandfather, Charles Manson, to talk about the DNA discovery that upended her family and the years-long investigation that followed. Maddox explains how her father's search for his own biological father led to a match with Michael Brunner — one of Manson's sons — and how three separate DNA tests ultimately confirmed Manson as her grandfather. Maddox opens up about growing up believing her family was "cursed," and how that feeling took on new meaning once the truth came out. She discusses undergoing the same Rorschach inkblot test Manson once took, comparing her results to his in search of answers about what she may have inherited — and what she's relieved she didn't. The conversation also digs into Maddox's complicated relationship with her father since the discovery, her frustration with how true crime often flattens victims into footnotes, and why she believes the popular narrative around Manson may not tell the whole story. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing true crime investigations, trial coverage, documentary spotlights, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines. #CharlesManson #SophiaMaddox #MansonFamily #TrueCrime #CriminallyObsessed

  5. 26 Aug

    Former Prosecutor: 3 Issues That Decide Lindsay Clancy's Fate

    The Lindsay Clancy trial jury has been living with the evidence day in and day out while the rest of us watch from a distance. As they head toward deliberations, three issues are likely weighing heaviest: the voice Lindsay Clancy allegedly heard, the takeout Patrick Clancy picked up the night of the crime, and the "mortal sin" comments that angered the judge and prompted the defense to ask for a mistrial. Judge William Sullivan refused the mistrial and ordered the jury to disregard the comments — but is that really the end of it? TODAY IN COURT: Both sides have officially rested their cases and the jury will return tomorrow for closing arguments. The Commonwealth's last witness was forensic psychiatrist Gregory Saathoff, who told the jury that Clancy did know right from wrong, but who also, on cross examination, contended that the prosecution's opening statement "minimized" what Lindsay Clancy was going through.  Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne, filling in for Anne Emerson, sits down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Jack Rice — a courtroom veteran who has argued from both sides — to walk through the three pieces of evidence the jury will carry into the deliberation room, and how each lands through the eyes of the Commonwealth versus the perspective of the defense. Which way will the jury lean, and will all twelve agree?

  6. 25 Aug

    Why The Lindsay Clancy Prosecution Will Lose This Trial: Billy Bush's Take

    The Lindsay Clancy trial in Duxbury, Massachusetts is nearing its end, and the jury will soon be deliberating. What will the jury decide? Today in court, forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun wrapped up his testimony after proceedings resumed following Monday’s interruption, when the defense’s mistrial request over religious references in earlier testimony was denied. Heilbrun testified that the 18-to-20-minute period in which the children were killed involved a series of decisions — directly challenging the defense’s argument that Clancy lacked the capacity to make decisions that night. The prosecution’s final rebuttal witness, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff, then took the stand. Much of his testimony focused on the voice Clancy reported hearing the night of the killings. Saathoff testified that Clancy said the voice was a clear male voice coming from outside her head, and he questioned aspects of her account. The judge said evidence is expected to conclude Wednesday, with closing arguments likely Thursday. The jury would begin deliberations after the arguments and jury instructions. Outside the courthouse, defense attorney Kevin Reddington said the case's message has "reverberated throughout the whole country" — and the national attention isn't slowing down. Radio and TV veteran Billy Bush, host of the Hot Mics podcast, has been watching the evidence unfold. After following the trial closely, he has a prediction about the verdict. In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Kristin Thorne (filling in for Anne Emerson this week) sits down with Bush to break down the defense strategy, the evidence, and the prosecution's missteps. Bush also weighs in on the case's central legal question: whether Lindsay Clancy lacked criminal responsibility due to severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings — and whether the jury will find her guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity, or be unable to decide. He has nothing but praise for defense attorney Kevin Reddington, calling the 75-year-old "sharp as a tack" and crediting his authenticity — not performance — for winning over the jury early. The two also get into some lighter territory, including who Bush thinks should play Reddington if this case becomes a movie. Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing Lindsay Clancy trial coverage, true crime investigations, courtroom analysis, and exclusive interviews that go beyond the headlines.

  7. 24 Aug

    Susan Smith's Prosecutor: What Lindsay Clancy's Jury Must Decide

    As the Lindsay Clancy trial gets closer to a verdict, the prosecutor who convicted Susan Smith breaks down how you prosecute a mother accused of taking the lives of her own children. Former Prosecutor Tommy Pope prosecuted Susan Smith back in 1995, and he said the biggest issue he had to overcome was the defense painting the defendant as a victim. Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for the murders of her two sons, Michael and Alex — she let her car drift into a lake and the boys drowned. Lindsay Clancy, too, has attracted widespread sympathy, and her attorney, 75-year-old Kevin Reddington, has become a sort of savior to the online female community following the case. Her mental state at the time of the incident has become a hot topic throughout the three-week trial, and the defense rested on Friday, August 21st, after 18 days. As we wait for the jury's verdict, Pope lays out what he believes has been done right and wrong, along with the struggles for both sides and the 12 lay people about to decide Clancy's fate. He also lays out the similarities and differences between Clancy's trial and Smith's trial more than 30 years ago.

  8. 20 Aug

    Death Of A Pastor's Wife: Doc Director Reveals Pattern Of Control

    Mica Miller devoted her life to her church and her God — no surprise, since her husband was the pastor at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On the surface, it looked like a perfect marriage. The director of the new Netflix docuseries Death of a Pastor's Wife, Mike Gasparro, sits down with Valerie Bauerlein to talk about his investigation into the events leading up to the tragedy of April 27, 2024. Why did J.P. Miller focus so much on submission and a husband's expectations in his sermons? Why was Mica hospitalized for her mental health? And what was really happening in the relationship behind closed doors? Gasparro shares what he learned about the patterns of manipulation and control, and how they factor into the questions at the center of the case. Hear from her family and close friends as her husband faces federal cyberstalking charges in this exclusive interview. Death of a Pastor's Wife drops August 26 on Netflix — get the story behind the story so you're the friend who knows the scoop when everyone is binging this three-parter. For more of our coverage of this story: https://youtu.be/NCwkJaAIawc?si=nepevt37lNPeeIEK

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Criminally Obsessed goes deeper — inside the investigations, the courtroom drama, and the human stories at the center of the country’s biggest true crime cases. We track breaking developments, uncover overlooked details, and bring clarity to the chaos — always with compassion for victims and the people whose lives are forever changed. Host Anne Emerson brings more than 30 years of award-winning investigative reporting to every episode. She’s covered the nation’s most high-profile trials firsthand, conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in the true crime world — from Amanda Knox to Elizabeth Smart — and has trusted sources connected to the cases dominating the national conversation.

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